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As a graduate in Medical Device Technology, you are highly sought after in the job market. In other words, once you have completed this degree, a significant career awaits you! Prestigious companies and renowned research institutions both domestically and internationally will be eager to recruit you. As a specialist and later a leader, you will be on the fast track in your career with the expertise of "Linz - Medical Device Technology".

The increasing life expectancy, demographic changes, and advancements in modern medicine drive the use of medical technology devices. In addition to traditional applications in hospital diagnostics and therapy, fields such as rehabilitation technology, care, and prevention are becoming increasingly important, especially with outpatient services and home care.

Professionals in modern medical technology must serve as a bridge between technology and medicine, requiring excellent technical knowledge as well as high levels of transfer and social skills.

Medical technology companies, research institutions, and regulatory bodies are actively seeking qualified medical technicians. These professionals are needed for development, production, quality assurance, product management, as application specialists, and as medical device consultants. Technical expertise combined with medical knowledge and legal understanding is central to these roles.

In hospital medical technology, qualified personnel are needed for maintenance, procurement, and tendering of medical products. Technical know-how, economic foresight, and knowledge of relevant standards and laws are key success factors in this field.

Here is a brief overview of the career fields available to you:

Medical Technology Companies

- Development of medical products
- Automation in Medical Product Manufacturing
- Medical Device Consulting
- Quality Management
- Product Management
- Regulation of Medical Devices
- Planning of Hospitals and Health Facilities

Hospitals, Rehabilitation Centers & Medical Practices

- Installation of Medical Devices
- Integration of Medical Devices into IT Networks 
- Procurement of Medical Devices
- Maintenance and Repair of Medical Devices

Planning and Consulting Offices & Certification Bodies

- Technical Safety and Quality Officer
- Device and Facility Planning
- Application Engineer
- Consultant

Research & Development

- Technology Assessment
- Literature Review
- Simulation
- Prototype Development
- Development Engineer
- Project Execution and Project Management


"We are internationally leading in the world of medical technology. In Austria, top engineers develop ultrasound devices that allow doctors to optimally monitor the development of life from the very beginning. Those who are fascinated by the challenge of advancing modern technology for people's health should study Medical Device Technology - ideally at FH Oberösterreich."

Roland Rott

President & CEO, Ultrasound, GE Healthcare, Upper Austria

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